About PERKESA

One association. A stronger Malaysian recycling industry.

Founded in 2020, PERKESA exists to unite and uplift Malaysia’s recycling industry through responsible practices, constructive collaboration and a shared national voice.

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Dato' Kumar Aamaan, President of PERKESA, during an international industry engagement in London

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Dato' Kumar AamaanPresident, PERKESA

Message from the President

One responsible industry. One trusted national voice.

PERKESA was established to bring Malaysia’s recycling community together around higher standards, constructive government engagement and responsible growth. Our ambition is to build an association that members can rely on and partners can engage with confidence.

By sharing knowledge, strengthening professional practice and connecting Malaysia with responsible global markets, we can create lasting value for industry, society and the environment.

President · Malaysian Recycling Empowerment Association

Direction

A clear mandate for national progress.

PERKESA’s direction combines industry representation, responsible business growth and environmental stewardship.

01 — Vision

A coordinated, credible and globally connected Malaysian recycling industry.

Supporting a circular, competitive and sustainable economy where recovered materials remain in productive use.

02 — Mission

To unite, represent and strengthen Malaysia’s responsible recycling ecosystem.

Through policy engagement, professional development, credible partnerships, industry intelligence and responsible international collaboration.

Institutional principles

Integrity & accountable governance

Unity across the recycling value chain

Safety, compliance & responsible trade

Evidence-led collaboration

Long-term environmental value

Governance & organisation

An accountable structure built to serve members.

The organisational structure identifies leadership, operational and engagement responsibilities. Names and portraits will be updated according to PERKESA’s approved committee structure.

Executive leadership

President / CEO & Managing Director

Dato' Kumar Aamaan

Finance & governance

Chief Financial Officer

Previnaash Kumar

Members & communications

Chief Membership & Outreach Officer

Datin Gowry Arunasalam

Operations

Head of Internal Affairs

Secretariat, members, finance, policy and programmes

Engagement

Head of External Affairs

Government, international, corporate and media relations

Internal team · 5 functions

01Secretariat

02Finance & administration

03Membership services

04Policy & compliance

05Programmes & training

External team · 3 functions

01Government relations

02International partnerships

03Corporate & media affairs

Institutional governance

Constitution, committee terms and formal reporting lines

The published structure is supported by approved role descriptions, terms of office, election or appointment processes and governance documents.

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